Champagne

Question 1

Describe the different stages of champagne production

Answer 1

Bass still wine is created
Assembly, either from different years or regions or vineyards
Wine is bottled and a mixture of sugar and yeast called the Liquer de tirage is added
The wine is capped and must sit for at least 12 months
After that point the wine is slowly turned to an inverted position. This process removes the dead yeast from the wine. The neck is frozen and the cap is removed. This is called discouragement
Once this has happened a small amount of sugar called the dosage or the “liquer de expedition Is added and then the wine is sealed
This last process will determine the sweetness level of the champagne

Question 2

Describe the different sweetness levels of champagne

Answer 2

Brut nature- bone dry
Extra brut- very dry
Brut - dry
Extra dry- off dry
Sec -semi sweet
Demi sec-sweet
Doux -sweet

Question 3

Name 3 regions of Champagne

Answer 3

Montaigne de Reims
Vale de Marne
Côte de blanc

Question 4

What is the soil type of champagne

Answer 4

Limestone and chalk

Question 5

Give other examples of traditional method nations

Answer 5

In Italy franciacorta uses the traditional method.
In Spain cava Uses the traditional method
In Canada traditional method is used in a lot of sparkling wines
Prosecco lambrusco asti Are all examples of the tank method